The document discusses using student-owned mobile devices in schools and presents data from a survey of students, teachers, parents and administrators on their views about technology use in education. It finds that most students have mobile devices and want to use them for schoolwork, but currently face obstacles like not being able to access the school network. Both students and teachers see benefits like increased engagement, but teachers and administrators have concerns about distractions and network security. The document proposes a pilot program to experiment with allowing student devices on the school network.
Two major federal plans have far reaching implications for the provision and use of assistive technology in learning and independent living. The National Education Technology Plan (NETP) examines how technology is and could be used to support teaching and learning, assessment, productivity, and infrastructure. The FCC’s Broadband Plan recognizes the importance of affordable broadband and accessible media in general for people with disabilities. Both carry implications and areas of synergy for assistive technology development, promotion, and adoption. This session addresses how the assistive technology community can build upon these two initiatives by exploring their implications for assistive technology and discussing how to leverage plans in development and utilization work throughout the field.
Two major federal plans have far reaching implications for the provision and use of assistive technology in learning and independent living. The National Education Technology Plan (NETP) examines how technology is and could be used to support teaching and learning, assessment, productivity, and infrastructure. The FCC’s Broadband Plan recognizes the importance of affordable broadband and accessible media in general for people with disabilities. Both carry implications and areas of synergy for assistive technology development, promotion, and adoption. This session addresses how the assistive technology community can build upon these two initiatives by exploring their implications for assistive technology and discussing how to leverage plans in development and utilization work throughout the field.
13 Trends and Challenges with School Wireless NetworksCorey Anderson
13 Trends and Challenges with School Wireless Networks is based on our experience the last eight years in mobility systems for EDU. From K-12 to Higher Ed, each institution has similarities and differences in overcoming 1:1, BYOD and other challenges presented by today's users, devices and applications.
Blackboard K12 Mobile Webinar August 2010Blackboard
Learn how Mobile Learn can impact teaching and learning and extend your existing Blackboard Learn implementation by giving students and teachers access to all of the content available in the web interface, with the added ability to access documents in multiple formats, post announcements (teachers), create discussion threads and posts, and comment on blogs and journals.
13 Trends and Challenges with School Wireless NetworksCorey Anderson
13 Trends and Challenges with School Wireless Networks is based on our experience the last eight years in mobility systems for EDU. From K-12 to Higher Ed, each institution has similarities and differences in overcoming 1:1, BYOD and other challenges presented by today's users, devices and applications.
Blackboard K12 Mobile Webinar August 2010Blackboard
Learn how Mobile Learn can impact teaching and learning and extend your existing Blackboard Learn implementation by giving students and teachers access to all of the content available in the web interface, with the added ability to access documents in multiple formats, post announcements (teachers), create discussion threads and posts, and comment on blogs and journals.
Learning in the 21st Century: Taking it Mobile!Blackboard
This deck was presented by Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow. It outlines key findings from the Speak Up 2009 trends report and from interviews with innovative educators who are leveraging mobile devices for learning. Stories from these cutting-edge education leaders illustrate emerging trends, implementation considerations and strategies for launching mobile learning initiatives.
For the past 14 years, the Speak Up Research Project has collected and reported on the views of 4.5 million K-12 students, educators and parents regarding digital learning. Using current and longitudinal Speak Up data, we will provide new insights into the use of games, mobile devices and digital content within learning, and counter mythology with the authentic views of students, teachers and parents regarding technology use within instruction. Going beyond anecdotes and assumptions, this interactive and eye-opening presentation will provide leaders with new metrics for evaluating the pulse of elearning in their school or district.
Whitepaper Mobile Solutions for the Education IndustryCygnet Infotech
The education industry finds itself on the tip of a revolution as conventional methods of learning and teaching are rapidly replaced by high-tech learning & training. Today, teachers and students are dynamic and technology savvy and they love to access learning resources from anywhere,anytime.This trend has redefined the entire training and learning process and the way universities, colleges and educational organizations deliver learning solutions.
Access to student data can improve teaching and learning. Hear firsthand how educators, school districts, and the private sector are using student data to improve educational outcomes and how they are safeguarding student information.
Succeeding With Education Transformation – A Guide to Effective Technology In...Samsung Business USA
It would be difficult to find a school district today not preoccupied with technology tools and digital learning. However, despite their best efforts, many school districts have fallen victim to botched rollouts and ineffective strategies that have wasted time and money — and hurt their reputations with students and parents. This guide from the Center for Digital Education looks at the key elements of a successful digital education transformation, focusing on the 3 Cs of conversion, curriculum and collaboration.
2. Ensure Leaders understand the tools that exist for
student-centric, project based learning opportunities
ET/IT perceived as support partners
Continue the conversation and work on eliminating
the “Digital Disconnect” that occurs when the school
day begins
Have a better understanding of what our customers
are saying as it relates to technology use in our
schools and how we compare nationally
15. Grades K to 2 (Individual) 312
Grades K to 2 (Group) 2331
Grades 3 to 5 3820
Grades 6 to 8 1907
Grades 9 to 12 247
Grades 9 to 12 Addl Ques 85
Parent Surveys 599
Teacher Surveys 699
District Administrator 60
Total: 10,060
Lets take a closer look at the data
Thanks to our GREAT SCHOOLS for your Participation!!!!!!!!! (See Speak up 200)
16. Is this the right strategy in today’s world?
Our Current Approach Regarding Student Owned Devices
17.
18. The Big Priorities
Source: USDOE – Karen Cator
Improve Access
Make sure everyone is connected - has access that is consistent like electricity
Manage Print to Digital
Make sure content is digital, organized and accessible
Focus on the front lines
Make sure teachers have access - tools, resources, content, parents, experts
Continuous Improvement
Make sure there is constant focus on R&D, evolved evidence, technology transfer
19. Online Learning
Mobiles
Cloud Computing
Collaborative Environments/Online
Communication Tools
Personal Web and the Free Agent Learner
20. Access to Technology should be like access to Electricity
98% of BPS classrooms will have classroom technology
associated with Sunrise Standard
Due to refreshment program all schools have better than a
5:1 overall computer ratio
Use of student owned devices could get you to the magical
1:1 ratio when needed
21. Budget
Professional Development
Policy
Security
Distractions
Time
To name just a few…..
25. Student Wireless Network
Policy Updates
Student Owned Devices
AUP
Internet Bandwidth Expansion
Computer use outside of classroom not
uncommon – Internet cafes
26. We have a 4:1 to 3:1 average but we would
like to do better
May be necessary in the near term to bring
student owned devices to preserve
technology enhanced instruction
Technical, security, equity, logistical, and
legal concerns are a reality
27. Escambia
Polk – Working Towards
Sarasota – Working Towards
Marion
Leon
Forsyth, Ga.
Vail, AZ
Madison City Schools, Al
Watkins Glen, NY
St. Mary’s City, OH
Katy Independent School District, TX
28. Start a pilot program
A few classes
A few teachers
A School Improvement Plan Strategy
Experiment and Innovate
29. “If we continue to use technology in a manner
that reinforces what has always been done in
education, we will continue to receive the
same results as in the past. Technology has
the potential to empower students to increase
the their rates of learning in the classroom by
reforming the instructional process of
teachers”
Source: Florida Board of Education Technology Plan
30. Today’s Presentation
Florida Technology Plan
USDOE Education Technology Plan
Leveraging Banned Technologies article from
CoSN
Can this work? – thejournal article
Making the Connection –Edtech mag article
Complete Speak Up 2009 National Findings
Speak Up Admin Password: bpsadmin
Editor's Notes
Bringing Student owned devices is not the panacea or long term solution but it can serve a purpose
Technical concerns about having different platforms, systems, and devices are real
There continues to be a wide range of security issues
Logistacal challenges ranging from students forgetting to bring devices to bandwidth or drop outs
Legal concerns about cell phones vs internet devices, cipa, and others are all realities